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Payton says he's taking over playcalling for Broncos' sputtering offense

ESPN October 08, 2026 21 views
Payton says he's taking over playcalling for Broncos' sputtering offense

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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton announced that he will assume offensive play‑calling duties beginning Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers as the franchise seeks to jump‑start a sputtering offense.

Payton said the adjustment is intended to give the Broncos’ struggling offensive unit a new spark after a series of underwhelming performances that have left the team searching for consistency on the field.

The Broncos, a National Football League (NFL) team based in Denver, Colorado, will face the Chargers, another NFL franchise from Los Angeles, in the upcoming Sunday matchup.

Typically, the responsibility for selecting plays rests with the offensive coordinator, so a head coach taking over play‑calling signals a notable shift in strategy and underscores the urgency felt by the coaching staff.

The decision highlights the Broncos’ determination to improve their scoring output as the season progresses, with the hope that Payton’s direct involvement will revitalize the offense.

<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>

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